Who should replace Nicolas Höfler?
CM/CDMSC Freiburg · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolas Höfler's profile ↗
Nicolas Höfler is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for SC Freiburg in the Bundesliga, with 20 appearances and 787 minutes played in the 2024/25 season. Players who can replace Höfler include Anouar El Azzouzi from PEC Zwolle, who has a fit score of 77/100, and András Schäfer from 1. FC Union Berlin, both offering a similar tactical role. For those searching for players similar to Höfler, these options are notable fits.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | András Schäfersimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 27 | €4.1m | 92 | 75 |
| 2 | Tibe De Vliegersimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 21 | €2.7m | 91 | 75 |
| 3 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 77 |
| 4 | Gibson Yahsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €1.3m | 90 | 75 |
| 5 | Lucas Torrósimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 90 | 74 |
| 6 | Luka Hyryläinensimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 22 | €1.6m | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Ibrahima Sissokosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €1.9m | 87 | 75 |
| 8 | Baptiste Santamariasimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 31 | €2.6m | 87 | 74 |
| 9 | Jorthy Mokiosimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 18 | €7.8m | 87 | 75 |
| 10 | Ryan Yatessimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 29 | €7.2m | 87 | 74 |
| 11 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 87 | 75 |
| 12 | Moussa Baradjisimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 26 | €1.9m | 87 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolas Höfler
≈ 100% Nicolas Höfler · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Höfler · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Nicolas Höfler · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolas Höfler?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, András Schäfer (1. FC Union Berlin) does the closest job to Nicolas Höfler, at 92/100 on profile. Tibe De Vlieger and Anouar El Azzouzi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nicolas Höfler?
Yes — Gibson Yah (FC Volendam) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.3m, a 75/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nicolas Höfler?
Doppel learns Nicolas Höfler's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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